The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Audi Q8 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 60,000

€ 74,300

€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC is 7.2 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the Audi Q8 45 TDI.
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Audi Q8 45 TDI
70.7
75.8
84.3
67.1
78.5
86.2
75.8 in
Width
78.5 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
70.7 in
Height
67.1 in
114.8
189.1
117.9
196.3
189.1 in
Length
196.3 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Audi Q8 45 TDI
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4894 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6371 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.02 %

General
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Audi Q8 45 TDI
W166
Generation
4M
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Audi Q8 45 TDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.826
Engine Code
DHXC

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
228 hp
Audi Q8 45 TDI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Audi Q8 45 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q8 45 TDI
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18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.46 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
18.88 lb/hp
21.46 lb/hp
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
36 mpg
Audi Q8 45 TDI
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
850 mi
Range
813 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
850 mi
813 mi
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Environmental Impact
139.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Audi Q8 45 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1709 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.7 cu ft